Stop Losing Valuable Rest. Learn About Treatments for Sleep Apnea

Trudging through your day while living with sleep apnea can feel like a nightmare. The oxygen deprivation you suffer during sleep, sometimes accompanied by loud, disruptive snoring, can also contribute to other serious medical issues down the road, such as heart disease. At Sound Sleep Arkansas by Benton Family Dentistry in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Dr. Kyle Benton is an expert sleep apnea dentist who knows what it takes to ensure you start enjoying a good night’s rest by using safe, effective, cutting-edge sleep apnea treatments that work.

Safe and Comfortable Oral Appliances to Treat Sleep Apnea

Dr. Benton is highly skilled in utilizing advanced tools and technologies to evaluate the opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaws and the function of the muscles, jaw joints, and other interconnected tissues. One of the conditions he can assess and treat is sleep apnea, a form of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). This is a severe condition that can cause pauses in breathing while sleeping and lead to many issues, which is why it should be addressed right away.

The doctor will determine the best treatment plan after evaluating factors that are associated with Sleep Apnea. . Sleep apnea exists in three forms: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep apnea (CSA), and complex (mixed) sleep apnea, with OSA being the most common of the three.

Safe and Effective Treatment is Here

Working with a sleep physician, Dr. Benton can suggest treatments to ensure healthy, uninterrupted breathing. Poor breathing and poor sleep can lead to chronic fatigue, memory loss, irritability, dry mouth, headaches, and organ damage. It can also increase the risk of hypertension, heart disease, and other serious cardiac issues.

Sleep apnea oral appliances are an excellent alternative to CPAP therapy. These devices are custom-fitted, lightweight, and easy to wear and care for – making them convenient and comfortable. With the appliance in place, the airway remains open during sleep, and you can enjoy restful, quality sleep.

The obstructive tissues in your throat that can stop you from breathing in your sleep will be shifted, with the lower jaw being pushed forward and the tongue gently pushed down. Once you’re in a deep sleep, these devices will stay out of the way so you can breathe evenly all night long.

We Can Also Provide Relief for Our Youngest Patients

Dr. Benton is proud to offer the HealthyStart® system for pediatric airway therapy. This non-invasive and pain-free method effectively promotes natural growth and development in children. When worn regularly as prescribed by the doctor, these can help those with sleep disorders, restricted airways, and crooked teeth improve the quality of their rest. HealthyStart® can even promote healthy lifelong habits.

Better Sleep Starts Today

Call Sound Sleep Arkansas by Benton Family Dentistry today at (501) 623-6132 to schedule your appointment for sleep apnea treatment with Dr. Benton.